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Haute Mamas

I had never been to a fair as far as I can recall until I moved to Mesa County. I'm not a farm kid and as far as I knew, fairs were for farm kids. But in the past several years, my children have made me appreciate the Mesa County Fair more than I ever have and now I know that you … more

Let's Get Dirty

Check out this spaghetti squash. Julie from the Sentinel’s online department gave me a few seeds to try and I’m loving it. It’s a smaller squash, perfect for two people. I planted it on the side of one of the trellises my husband built and hoped it would climb up and … more

Penny Pinchers

My concerns about writing too much about food waste have been assuaged! Like him or not, John Oliver makes some very good points about food waste in this recent episode of "Last Week Tonight." Click the image to watch. … more

Music On the Goe

Avett Brothers + Sturgill Simpson, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, July 11, 2015 All the important memories in my life, or at least a majority of them, are tied to music. In somehow, someway, my most cherished moments seem to be connected with a song, concert, or a band. Cooking for my parents … more

Birds and More

You don’t have to go to California to see shorebirds. You can see most of them right here in Western Colorado. Yes, it is a bit more difficult. Timing and location are everything, but shorebird migration has begun. From now into October, shorebirds are passing through. Even if you … more